Dominican Cotton Handkerchiefs Set from Japan
Set of hand-loomed cotton handkerchiefs with embroidered Dominican folk borders by cottage industry. U.S. note 6(m) eligible direct import from Dominican Republic as traditional handicraft textiles.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Embroidery stitch density must demonstrate handwork vs. machine embroidery
• Hemming technique verification essential for cottage industry status
• Retail packaging may trigger 6307.90 classification as made-up articles